For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 447 students in 62920, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62920, IL are Cobden Jr High School, Cobden Elementary School and Cobden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62920 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62920, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62920, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cobden Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Cobden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Cobden High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
62920, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five County Vocational Sys-cobden Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
413 North Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62920, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62920, IL include Cobden Jr High School, Cobden Elementary School and Cobden High School.
How many public schools are located in 62920?
3 public schools are located in 62920.
What is the racial composition of students in 62920?
62920 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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